20/05/2015

Prince Of Wales To Visit Scene Of Mountbatten Murder

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall are to visit Monaghmore, today, 20 May, where his great-uncle Lord Mountbatten and three other people were killed by the Provisional IRA 36 years ago.

After a prayer service of Peace and Reconciliation at St Columba's Church in Drumcliffe, they will meet members of the local community in Monaghmore.

Later in the day, Their Royal Highnesses will attend Sligo Races, which draws the Ireland programme to a close.

(CD/JP)

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